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Used 2009 Jeep Compass Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Ignore the critics.... Compass is A-OK!

CompassMan, 07/23/2009
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Our 2008 Compass Sport is an extremely nice, well featured vehicle... esp. when considering what we paid out-the- door for it: $16,400. The interior catches way TOO much flak from reviewers. It is roomy and the seats are very comfortable. Gas mileage is good: 4 people/luggage, A/C on, 75 mph produced nearly 26 mpg on a recent trip. No A/C and under 65 mph pushed it up over 30 mpg! It's been reliable, and only had one warranty repair for a couple of suspension bolts in nearly 20k mileage. As far as performance... all you have to do is put your foot down on the accelerator a bit more firm and get the RPMs up. That's it. The 172 HP does the rest. Highly recommend for $$$

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love the Compass

Lea Stahr, 03/24/2008
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Drove Chicago to Phoenix roundtrip, no problems. Very comfortable seats let me drive 16 hrs straight. Lots of room, good quality, just what they should have been building all these years.

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3 out of 5 stars

So disappointed

Riggadeaux, 08/19/2009
2009 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We tried to buy a Patriot during cash for clunkers but couldn't find one with 4wd anywhere in the country so got the Compass instead. BIG mistake! I have to put a cushion on the seat because it is too narrow for my wide load and the seat belt digs into my right thigh when driving. The rear-view mirror gives a tiny view through the small back window but worst of all, I can't change lanes because the high seat backs in the back row completely block my view of the next lane. Dangerous! Handling is fine, looks are great, and fuel is okay. I'm getting about 24 on mostly highway. I just don't think I can stand the discomfort so I'm considering selling or trading this in now.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

What a fun car!

Ivan, 07/24/2009
2009 Jeep Compass Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car after driving an Acura MDX for 4 years. At first I was concerned about the big change going from a higher end SUV to a much smaller (and cheaper) crossover. However, I just love the way this car drives. Because the car is so much lighter than my old SUV, the smaller motor fits the vehicle just fine. The CVT works well. I'm still breaking the motor in, but am averaging around 27mpg. The uconnect DVD navigation with hard drive and satellite radio is really nice. It took a little while to get used to the Rallye wheels, but now I really like them. Overall, I'm very happy with this car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great small SUV

glenn0802, 03/21/2009
2009 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is good on gas, has lots of room in side for the size of it and good on long trips. I am very satisfied with this car.

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